Almost Half of Adults Will Develop Knee Osteoarthritis by 85
Study finds risk is greatest for those overweight or obese at age 45
full story » Obesity Worsens Asthma
Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds
full story » Early Weight Gain Might Mean Higher Blood Pressure Later
But parents shouldn't worry, researchers say
full story » Kids of Stressed, Low-Income Moms Prone to Weight Problems
Anxiety may prompt the children to eat unhealthy foods, study suggests
full story » Brain 'Master Switch' May Control Appetite, Fertility
Mouse study shows genetic link to signals telling body when it's full, safe to mate
full story » Antioxidant-Rich Diet May Protect Against Eye Disease
Compounds likely extend life of retinal cells that fight age-related macular degeneration
full story » Salmonella Outbreak Over, U.S. Says
FDA lifts advisory against eating raw Mexican jalapeno and serrano peppers
full story » Low Levels of Brain Chemical May Control Appetite
Finding could lead to new drugs in fight against obesity, study says
full story » Fat Cells in Obese People Are 'Sick'
More likely to make insulin-resistant proteins, study says
full story » Mistaken Beliefs About Cancer Abound
Global survey says many inflate environmental risks, downplay behaviors that count
full story » Nuts, Seeds, Popcorn Don't Boost Diverticulosis Risk
Study disputes conventional wisdom, but other experts say those foods cause pain for some
full story » Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm
Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
full story » Healthy Lunches Help Kids' Concentration in School
Parents should go light on fats and remember their example is best teacher, expert says
full story » Gastric Band Weight-Loss Surgery Can Boost Reflux
Obese patients with GERD may choose gastric bypass instead, experts say
full story » Intense Heat May Boost Tomato Antioxidant
Fat added to lycopene molecules appears to increase disease-fighting power, study says
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